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I am not saying that celiac is the cause of early menopause I am just
wondering aloud the impact celiac has on a womans' body.

I was diagnosed at 34 with celiac disease. At age 38 I started having very
erratic periods after years of "every 28 days".  Concerned I mentioned it to
my doctor and he said it might be the start of menopause but I was quite
young.  At age 40 I realized that it had to be menopause after watching a
commercial on TV that listed my symptoms to a T.  Doctor did blood work and
sure enough menopause.  At 41, I have not had a period in 8 mths, I have
night sweats and hot flashes, less bladder control, etc.  I had tried oral
hormones last year but my migraines worsened.  Has anyone tried transdermal
hormones.  I am trying Black Cohosh now.  Any remedies that helped the hot
flashes would be greatly appreciated.  The hot flashes while holidaying in
Hawaii were unbearable at times.

I could tabulate answers to the following questions from the celiac females
on the list just to see if there is a pattern.

1.  age at diagnosis
2.  age of menopause onset
3.  age of full menopause


Very good plain english site for info at;

http://www.focusonwomenshealth.com/script/main/art.asp?li=MNI&ArticleKey=203
6&page=5#glance


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